Therapist - St. Illa Residential

Location : St. Illa Residential | 3455 Harris Rd., Waycross

Closing date : Open until filled

Annual Salary : Commensurate with education and credentials

• 1,000 signing bonus at hire; $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment. Additionally, those employees seeking Master's licensure will be allowed up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of study material and / or application / testing fees.

Job Description : Counseling with emphasis on prevention and / or behavior modification. Develops and implements behavior management and / or skills acquisition plans. Works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. Helps individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with mental and emotional health.

Job Responsibilities : Will work Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Competencies : Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria. Knowledge of how client advocacy system operates. Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Master's degree and pursuing licensure, and one year experience in a social service related position. (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) Full licensure preferred.

Additional Notes : Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive and interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus. UBH is a certified National Health Service Corps loan repayment agency.